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NICD confirms rubella outbreak in South Africa
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This week the NICD issued a warning of Rubella outbreak in South Africa, primarily affecting children under ten and pregnant women. Symptoms of the viral infection include fever, rash, runny nose, red eyes, and cough. The NICD has highlighted significant risks for pregnant women, particularly those in the first trimester, as exposure to Rubella may lead to Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). This condition can cause severe abnormalities in unborn babies, including heart defects, blindness, and deafness. Joined now by, Resident GP & CEO of Proactive Health Solutions, Dr Fundile Nyati
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Manage episode 456744438 series 2343113
This week the NICD issued a warning of Rubella outbreak in South Africa, primarily affecting children under ten and pregnant women. Symptoms of the viral infection include fever, rash, runny nose, red eyes, and cough. The NICD has highlighted significant risks for pregnant women, particularly those in the first trimester, as exposure to Rubella may lead to Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). This condition can cause severe abnormalities in unborn babies, including heart defects, blindness, and deafness. Joined now by, Resident GP & CEO of Proactive Health Solutions, Dr Fundile Nyati
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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